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3 Chord Easy Ukulele Songs For Beginners

Top 5 Easy Ukulele Songs

We’ve chosen five popular songs for you to play on the ukulele using 3 simple chords, ideal for the beginner.

Starting your ukulele journey? Congratulations! The ukulele is one of the most beginner-friendly instruments out there, and with just three simple chords, you can play dozens of fun and familiar songs. To help you hit the ground strumming, we’ve rounded these easy-to-play songs that will have you feeling like a pro in no time. Let’s play!

Why 3-Chord Songs Are Perfect for Beginners

Three-chord songs are the foundation of many great tunes and a fantastic way to build confidence. They help you:

  • Master transitions: Switching between chords is one of the most important ukulele skills, and three-chord songs give you plenty of practice.

  • Learn rhythm: These songs are simple enough to focus on strumming patterns and timing.

  • Boost your repertoire: Once you’ve mastered a few three-chord songs, you’ll have a mini concert ready to go!

Pick a favourite to get strumming!

  1. Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers

‘Aint No Sunshine When She’s Gone’ by Bill Withers

2. Cecilia by Simon and Garfunkel

‘Cecilia’ by Simon and Garfunkel

3. Common People by Pulp

‘Common People’ by Pulp

4. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin

‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin

5. When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating

‘When You Say Nothing At All’ by Ronan Keating

Play 3-chord songs and have some fun!

Hope you enjoy these for starters and please check out our full list of easy ukulele songs with simple chords and lots of repetition. Learning to play the ukulele is all about having fun and enjoying the process. With these simple songs, you’ll be strumming confidently in no time. So grab your uke, tune it up, and start playing today!

What’s your favorite three-chord song to play? Let us know in the comments – we’d love to hear your suggestions!

Happy strumming 🙂

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